Job summary
We have a rare opportunity to join the Family Integrated Care Team at the neonatal unit at UHCW as a developmental Care Specialist Nurse. We are looking for an experienced, motivated, innovative, dynamic and friendly Neonatal Nurse to join our expert team of clinical staff. You should be keen to be part of a forward looking team that is not afraid of change to progress and improve the family's journey in neonates.
If you have significant experience post specialist neonatal course in an intensive care environment and are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team then we would love to hear from you
*Please be advised that interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 26th April 2024*
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Family Integrated care (FIC) Team and will be specifically responsible for providing managerial support and clinical expertise within the Neonatal Unit in all aspects of developmental care. The post holder will promote evidence based developmental care practices within the neonatal unit and be responsible for the training and education of all health professionals and share specialist knowledge with other groups and agencies.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHCWS Level III Neonatal Unit provides a wide range of services to sick newborn babies and forms part of the West Midlands Perinatal Network . The unit strives to provides family centered care to a range of babies from those born extremely prematurely around 22 weeks gestation to term babies who are sick at birth. We offer therapies such as Nitric Oxide, Cooling and ROP laser surgery using state of the art, new equipment.
UHCW neonatal unit looks after up to 8 Intensive care cots, 8 High dependency cots, 14 Special care cots and 6 Transitional care cots. We have an LMNS Outreach service, a team of AHPs and a wellbeing counselling & psychology service for families and staff. The unit has won many awards for QI projects and has been accredited as the first level 3 Neonatal unit in the area as Baby Friendly by Unicef for the excellent practice in the support of infant feeding and parent-infant relationships. We have also been awarded our Bronze Bliss award. In our last CQC inspection (2018) UHCW was rated as good.
Over the years the unit has built an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare and outstanding career development. We support extended roles such as FiCare lead nurse, Transport Nurse, Neonatal Educational Practitioner, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Developmental Care Nurse & Infant Feeding Nurse roles. We also encourage development onto UHCWi sessions and management courses to help you progress your career. Our team of nurses help support parent resuscitation training, sibling support sessions as well as monthly parent coffee mornings and Graduate parties. We are proud to have motivated teams of nurses and medics delivering Quality improvement projects.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UHCWS Level III Neonatal Unit provides a wide range of services to sick newborn babies and forms part of the West Midlands Perinatal Network . The unit strives to provides family centered care to a range of babies from those born extremely prematurely around 22 weeks gestation to term babies who are sick at birth. We offer therapies such as Nitric Oxide, Cooling and ROP laser surgery using state of the art, new equipment.
UHCW neonatal unit looks after up to 8 Intensive care cots, 8 High dependency cots, 14 Special care cots and 6 Transitional care cots. We have an LMNS Outreach service, a team of AHPs and a wellbeing counselling & psychology service for families and staff. The unit has won many awards for QI projects and has been accredited as the first level 3 Neonatal unit in the area as Baby Friendly by Unicef for the excellent practice in the support of infant feeding and parent-infant relationships. We have also been awarded our Bronze Bliss award. In our last CQC inspection (2018) UHCW was rated as good.
Over the years the unit has built an excellent reputation for high quality healthcare and outstanding career development. We support extended roles such as FiCare lead nurse, Transport Nurse, Neonatal Educational Practitioner, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Developmental Care Nurse & Infant Feeding Nurse roles. We also encourage development onto UHCWi sessions and management courses to help you progress your career. Our team of nurses help support parent resuscitation training, sibling support sessions as well as monthly parent coffee mornings and Graduate parties. We are proud to have motivated teams of nurses and medics delivering Quality improvement projects.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
